Activity Specialist

Synergy Senior Management; Hartland Township (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

401(K)

Job summary

Serene Gardens of Hartland in Hartland, MI is seeking an energetic Activity Specialist to join our team. The role emphasizes planning and leading social and recreational activities for residents with strong communication skills and experience in geriatrics or recreation.

Part-time position with benefits such as health insurance, PTO, sick leave and a 401(k). Duties include coordinating transportation, creating event materials, and orienting new residents while supporting staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to work with others in setting up for events.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to complete small set-ups independently.
• Must be able to assist residents physically in boarding the bus, sitting, standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead a wide range of social and recreational activities for residents.
• Assist with transportation arrangements to events and programs.
• Create, post and distribute information about events and activities.
• Assist with purchasing supplies for activities.
• Orient new residents and serve as a resource to residents.
• Alert staff to residents' concerns.
• Coordinate activities when the Resident Engagement Director is absent.

Skills

Communication skills

Geriatrics experience

Education

Associate’s degree or 2 years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration

Job description

Serene Gardens of Hartland

Hartland, MI

Part Time

Activity Specialist

We are looking for an energetic Activity Specialist to join our growing team! The right candidate has excellent communication skills and experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Insurance
• PTO & Sick Leave
• 401(K)

Responsibilities

• Works to plan, coordinate and lead a wide scope of social and recreational activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity.
• Assists in arranging transportation to events and programs when necessary, including bus transportation and other vehicle transportation, scheduling community driver or outside resource.
• Creates, posts, and/or distributes information and material regarding events, programs, activities, etc.
• Assists with purchasing necessary supplies, films, crafts, etc.
• Conducts an orientation for new residents, serves as a resource person for residents.
• Alerts staff of concerns pertaining to residents.
• Plans and coordinates activities in absence of the Resident Engagement Director.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to work with others in setting up for events.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to complete small set-ups independently.
• Must be able to assist residents physically in boarding the bus, sitting, standing and walking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.